(click the link above "The Power of Words")
In one of my classes this week we watched this video, and my professor spent the remainder of our time together talking about the power of words, especially the words that we as Elementary Education Majors will have on our students. As I watched it, I couldn't help but think about all of the blessings I have in my life. How much I truly have to be grateful for.
You know life gets busy and a little hectic sometimes. That's how
my life has been the past few weeks, just go, go, go, hardly a moment to ever sit down and breathe. Yet I let it be like that, and as I sit here I am grateful for this moment in which I have to reflect, and to see the hand of God in my life.
As I said earlier I am an Elementary Education Major with a Minor in TESOL. I love this major as overwhelming as it is, I fall in love with it every day. To me there are very little things that are greater than being surrounded by children, than inspiring and teaching them. I came to the realization a few months ago that my schooling is not just about me. My schooling is about these children, their families, and our community. Never will there be a day in which I will not affect these children. Just as the video demonstrated there is power in words and actions, and everyday whether good or bad, I will affect my students. At times it seems like a heavy load to bear, especially when thinking about teaching children that don't even speak the same language as me and getting them up to grade level, or dealing with students that come from homes that are very far from ideal, dealing with children that are starved, beaten, and have probably seen more cruelty in just their short amount of years then I have seen my entire life. Yet I choose to be around these children because they are darling and beautiful. I choose to teach because I want every student that walks through my door to leave it a stronger and more determined person with the knowledge and belief that they can become anything they want to be, because the power lies within them.
Becoming. This is the word I have grown to love these past few months. It is a word that has brought greater strength and determination in my own life. There was a time at the beginning of the year when I was walking home from school, and I believe it was a quote from President Uchtdorf that he gave in General Conference, (I could be wrong), and he said: "Some people just can't get along with themselves." It popped into my head after a long stressful day, and I stood there for a moment, and realized that I wasn't getting a long with myself. I saw more flaws than beauty. Yet, as I have come to learn of becoming and choosing, I sit here today in front of this screen, a stronger person. I do so because everyday I choose. I choose to be happy, and I choose to be strong.
My mom loves the saying "You can do hard things." It's made all the difference in my life, and I don't think she knows it. You know life is hard, but it is great. How sad it is when we can't get along with the very person that our Savior Jesus Christ gave His life for.
I am grateful to the point of tears for all that I have been given.
I have been blessed with a beautiful family...
a religion that has made all of the difference...
amazing friends, who have made BYU what it is... almost!!!...
a wonderful best friend, who blesses my life every day...
a fabulous education...
a body that functions...
and with memories never to be forgotten...
Within you lies great power. I hope today we can strive to be a little kinder, give a compliment or two, and find the courage and strength to become not only who we want to be but who our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ would have us be... after all life isn't about us.
great blog! thanks for setting a great example and being a good friend to my children.
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful! Thanks for sharing your blog so I can see what your up to. You have so much wisdom and grace Amy. You are becoming an exceptional woman. Luv ya.
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